Job description

Operations Planner

Kemira is a global company providing chemicals and expertise to operations around the world in water intensive industries. We are committed to being our customers’ first choice by bringing sustainable value through improved product quality, better process and resource efficiency. We offer a result-oriented and collaborative culture that empowers you to drive excellence and innovation with a major impact on the future. If you have the right mix of curiosity, a drive for excellence, and an innovative mindset, we want to talk to you.

We are seeking an Operations Planner to be accountable for materials planning activities at a chemical manufacturing plant. This will include Raw Materials planning, ordering, and oversight; Maintenance critical parts ordering and oversight; SAP Reporting and Documentation; Safety and Environmental related reporting on materials; and Capex parts tracking and oversight. This position is based in Spokane, WA and reports to the Spokane Plant Manager.

Your responsibilities will include:

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and support a safety oriented culture.
• Follow all EHSQ requirements and standards.
• Assist in data and documentation related to compliance reporting.

Plan Materials based on forecast and historical information

• Primary responsible for ensuring raw material supplies are optimal.
• Ensure lab and operations supplies are adequate.

Utilize fully integrated IT business system (SAP) in all processes.

• Generate Raw Material, Operations, and Maintenance Purchase Requisitions.
• Track Raw Material Inventories, Purchases, and Goods Receipts.
• Understand and back up Production Documentation in SAP.
• Document and communicate downtime reasons.
• Use Maintenance Work module for parts orders and Work Order management.

Capital Expenditure

• Support Capex materials ordering and tracking.

Continuous improvement

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team on improvement initiatives.
• Develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of all material flows.
• Increase plant reliability and excellence through daily work.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired skills and experience:

• Three years' experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing operation with a working knowledge of process and task flow, and experience in a planning role.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field.
• Outstanding information technology skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ERP SAP.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in dynamic environment.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starting; self-managing.
• Flexible, problem-solving mindset.

What we offer:

• Strong safety focused working environment.
• Challenging position with the opportunity to make a daily positive impact on our business.
• Collaborative team working environment.
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K.

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira.

http://www.kemira.com/en/careers

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spokane Valley, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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